Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

3/4 cup mayonnaise 

1/2 cup buttermilk 

1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 

1 Tablespoon minced fresh cilantro 

1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried 

1/2 teaspoon minced onion

1/4 teaspoon salt. 

Mix all the ingredients in a blender. Use immediately or store in a tightly covered container
and refrigerate up to 1 week. Shake well before using.

Citrus Dressing

1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
2 Tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
Place all ingredients in jar with lid
Shake until well combined

Buttermilk Dressing (**Ranch**)

I have found a fun new recipe blog - The Sisters Cafe and found this recipe here that is another version of Ranch Dressing, with staple ingredients that you may have on hand.  It is not recommended to use the lowfat mayo... some things are just better "full fat"!  Check out their blog.  It has some fun things!

Buttermilk Dressing
submitted by Melanie

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp parsley flakes
1/2 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp salt
dash of freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, crushed

Mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Cover and refrigerate the remaining dressing.

*For Buttermilk Parmesan Dressing: Add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 tsp paprika

Homemade Ranch Dressing

8 oz Cream Cheese
2 cups Mayo
2 cups Buttermilk
2 tsp Garlic Salt
2 tsp Accent Seasoning
2-3 tsp Black Pepper

Mix with hand mixer until smooth.

Caesar Dressing

½ Cup Olive Oil
2 ½ tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp grey poupon mustard
½ tsp oregano
1 egg
1 small clove garlic or ½ tsp garlic powder

Blend in a blender

*to double, double everything except the egg

Olive Garden Salad

Salad:
1 bag American Blend Salad
4-5 slices Red Onion
4-6 Black Olives
2-4 Banana Peppers
1/2 cup Croutons
1 small Tomato sliced
Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese

Dressing:
1/2 cup Mayo
1/3 cup White Vinegar
1 tsp. Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. Romano Cheese
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Parsley Flakes
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Sugar (optional)

Dressing:

1. Mix all ingredients in a blender until well mixed (approximately 30 seconds).
2. If this is a little to tart for your own personal tastes please add a little extra sugar.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Salad:

1. Chill a glass salad bowl in freezer for at least 30 minutes.
2. Place the bag of salad in bowl.
3. Place on top of the lettuce – red onion, black olives, banana peppers, tomatoes, and croutons.
4. Add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you like.
5. Add plenty of Salad Dressing on top.

Cafe Rio Tomatillo Dressing

3/4 c. Buttermilk

1 4oz can Green Chilies

1/2 c. Cilantro

1 Tomatillo

1/2 tsp Lime Juice

dash Cayenne Pepper

1 c. Mayo

1 clove Garlic

1/2 Jalepeno

1 tsp Salt

dash Tabasco

1 pkg. Ranch Dressing Mix

Combine in blender and mix until smooth.

Version 2 - I haven't tried this one yet... but it has fewer ingredients!
2 tomatillos - chopped
1 Jalapeno - no seeds - chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro
1/2 pkg Ranch Dressing Mix
8 oz sour cream
Combine in blender and mix until smooth.

Strawberry Spinach Salad w/Raspberry Dressing

SPINACH SALAD

1lb Spinach

1lb Bib or Butter lettuce ( I used Romaine)

2-3 Tbs. red onion

sliced almonds or cashews

1 lb Strawberries, sliced

Mix together and lay strawberries on top. Chill one hour before serving.  Just before serving, toss with Raspberry dressing.

RASPBERRY DRESSING

1/3 cup Raspberry Vinegar (Red wine vinegar flavored with Raspberry by Paul Corcellett)*

(I just use a Grey Poupon Raspberry red wine vinegar I found in the grocery store)

1 cup Canola oil

½ cup sugar

2 tsp dried onion

1/4 tsp salt

1 Tbs. poppy seeds

Mix together with wire whisk till sugar and salt are dissolved.

*(Purchase at William Sanoma or Spoons & Spice)